I'm a villain, he's a hero, I steal to survive, he lives in a big mansion with daddy Bruce, how is it that I can like him? I don't know, there is just something about him that, attracts me, I've seen better looking guys, but there is just something that no one else has. A cruel smile comes to my lips as Batman and Robin try to sneak into the building but I notice and turn toward them,
"Good evening boys." I say smiling at them; Batman stands up with a sigh, Robin glares at me,
"Shadow, do us a favor and turn yourself in." Batman orders I laugh and glare,
"Not a chance." I say grabbing the last of the money and disappearing in smoke, but I don't leave, just became, I'm a shadow. Batman sighs,
"We have got to find a way to catch her." Batman says,
"How? She can turn into a shadow!" Robin shouts, "Why is she doing this any way? She never seals anything valuable, just money from the cash register, a day's worth money to the big stores she hits." Robin adds glaring at the spot I once was,
"Her real name is Grace Hawkins. She is also your age which means she can't work, legally, for a store and civilians around here don't hire off the streets, she has to make a living somehow." Batman explains, Robin's eye soften for a moment before he sighs,
"Let's go, she's long gone by now." Robin says walking away, I fallow them but once they get into their car I stop and leave, once at home I put the money on the table and get into normal clothes ( think_pink/set?id=92096502)
The day flies by, I don't go out into public, as usual, because there is no point I already graduated. I was home schooled and took the graduation test a year ago; I just train and get new information. That night I out on my uniform to do another job ( cgi/set?id=98065199)
I sneak around town looking for a building that is already closed down, just before I go into one I'm knocked over, I flip and land on my feet,
"So are you a new villain, looking for a hero to come stop you?" a man dressed in yellow and red asks,
"She's a little young to be a criminal." a boy says, wind goes by and the boy is gone,
"Looking for me?" he asks from the spot next to me, I smile at him,
"Well, that's interesting, you must be Kid Flash, and Flash, nice," I say bowing a little, before disappearing, "So, did Batman call you, or did you decide to just, help?" I question appearing behind Flash; he whips around and smiles at me,
"He called, all of us." he says pointing, I tilt my head then look behind me just in time to avoid an arrow by flipping to the side, it hits Flash and sends shock threw him,
"Ooh, that looked like it hurt," I state with a smile, "don't worry, I thank you, for taking it yourself like a gentleman." I add laughing, I hear something land and flip forward to the other side of Flash, Kid is behind me and I kick him in the chest but grab his hand before he falls off. He smiles at me,
"Well, nice to know you won't let me die." Kid says I throw him into the boy who landed on the roof; soon there is a full roof of mentors and prodigies,
"Well, I'm obviously outnumbered," I say smiling, "Batman, do you really want me behind bars that badly?" I question meeting his eyes, he glares,
"Don't kid yourself little girl; you're here for a skilled person named Shadow." Speedy says, I stand up straight and look at Batman before laughing,
"Nice Calvary you have there Batman, can't even put two and two together!" I say holding my side, he glares at me,
"Shut it Shadow and come with us before we have to take action!" Robin shouts, I hold up my hand in a wait signal and continue laughing,
"Wait, this little girl is Shadow?" Green Arrow asks, I disappear and appear beside him holding his hand,
"A pleasure to meet you, Green Arrow, and yes I am Shadow, but all of you may call me Shad." I say shacking his hand, he nods but then grasps it and pulls me under him and pins me, I laugh and become a shadow, "now that was not very nice, when one is being polite, you should be as well, you are not a gentlemen." I say appearing on the railing, "now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go get my money." I say then jump off then land on the street, I run in and make all the money disappear in my shadows then go to run out but they're waiting,
"Come, did you really think it would be that easy?" Aqua man asks, "Surrender and you won't be harmed."
"Why, yes I did think it would be that easy, but tell you what, if even one of you gets a single punch in, I'll turn myself in." I challenge then jump over them and run, I hear them all fallow, I laugh as I jump over the cars and run through the allies, really I could just become a shadow and disappear but I'm going to give them a chance. After about twenty minutes I sigh and stop on a roof, "Well this is boring now, the agreement is still open for other nights, see yea." I say disappearing,
"The agreement? She could've done that a while ago, why didn't she, at the risk of getting caught?" Green Arrow questions,
"Shadow, is just, Shadow." Batman says with no emotion, Robin stays and glares at the spot I once was, then turns and leave before anyone else. I go to the roof my apartment satisfied with today's events, just before I fall asleep under the stars I hear footsteps, whoever it is, is walking closer, I stand up and turn just in time to see a would be punch come, I dodge and knock the person to the ground,
"Robin?" I question looking at him, "What are you doing?" I ask letting him go,
"Turning you in," He replies getting up, "The agreement still in order?" he asks, I meet his eyes, which I can feel are full of anger and frustration,
"Tell me, why do you hate me so much?" I ask, "I've only been stealing to get by and only for two years, you act like I've killed someone?" I question, he stands up,
"You seal money, you're a criminal, who needs to go to jail for your actions." he says jumping at me, I move aside and flip away,
"You still didn't answer my question, bird boy, Batman doesn't seem that bothered by me, but you, you act like you hate me." I say only two inches from his face, he freezes but then goes to punch me I dodge and move away,
"You just don't know him well enough," Robin says,
"Oh don't I Grayson," I say with a smile, his eyes widen and he stops all actions, "did I say something wrong?" I ask walking up to him, he glares at me,
"How do you know?" he asks,
"About your real name, because I'm a living shadow! No security can detect me, not even Batman's, I've actually been in the cave before, nice place." I say shrugging, he yells and attacks again, I sigh and disappear then appear behind him, I grasp and hold him around his neck with my arm, "make one move and I can break your neck," I say, "now, I don't attack you or Bat while not in costume, so I expect you will do the same, this little game was fun but I'm tired so go home." I order letting him go and walking inside.
A week passes, Robin and I have actually had a few conversations, but it never stops us from doing our hero, villain thing. Also Speedy visited me asking for me to help him go solo, I got him a new uniform and quiver,
"Don't know why I'm asking you, I should be putting you behind bars." he states glaring at me,
"Yea maybe, but you came anyway," I say smiling up at him, he grunts, "New name?" I question,
"Red Arrow, thanks shadow, what do I owe you?" he asks, I smile,
"I favor, I don't need anything right now, but, oh I know, wait here." I order going into my room, I come out and hand him a necklace ( cgi/set?id=98069520)
"Really?" he asks raising an eye brow at me, I smile,
"The red arrow is you, if you ever need any more help press the arrow, if the blue star glows I need you." I explain, he looks at me like I'm crazy, "I know what it's like going solo, and yes, there were a few times when I was in a tight spot. Just take it and know it's there! As payment." I say slightly glaring at him, he sighs and puts it on then hides it under his shirt,
"You have one?" he asks, I show it to him,
"Always have it on." I reply he nods then leaves; I sigh and bang my head against the counter, "what am I doing?"